Antenna Rotator System: Jan/2019 Rev 3.2g

ANTENNA ROTATOR
SYSTEM
Quick Installation
Guide
for
RCI-USB Board
Jan/2019 Rev 3.2g
Quick Installation Guide Page 1

Alliance HD73
This rotor provide a speed control. When “Y” point is connected to “A” or “B” it
will turn in slow speed, and meanwhile “X” is connected with “A” or “B” it will
turn in High speed mode.
J1 - Relay Connector
J1-1 Unassigned J1-7: Unassigned J1-4: to “Y”
J1-2: to “A” (CW) J1-8: to “B” (CCW) J1-5: This is the Speed Mode selector
J1-3: to J1-5 J1-9: to J1-5 J1-6: to “X”
J4 - A/D input
J4-3 and J4-4: to “C” or Ground
J4-5: to “D” of rotator voltage feedback

Create RC5x-3P
This computer-compatible antenna rotator provides as standard a computer

output for the RCI-USB Board.
You need to switch the setting S3 switch (placed in the rear panel unit at the
Create Indicator Control Unit) in lower position, so in this way, every control
will be made through J1 connector at the rear panel.
For connecting the CREATE to the RCI-USB unit, you must usage as follows:
J1-1: free connection
J1-2: to pin #2 at J1 in the RC5x-3P (CW)
J1-3: to connector case, for grounding at the J1 RC5x-3P

J1-8: to pin #5 at J1 in the RC5x-3P (CCW)
J1-9: to connector case, for grounding at the J1 RC5x-3P
J4 – Azimuth A/D input

J4-4 & J4-3: to connector case, for grounding at the J1 RC5x-3P
J4-5: to pin #1 at J1 in the RC5x-3P (positioning Input pin)

Create RC5-1
Between TB1-6 and TB1-4 there is around 14V. When the Antenna is at
CCW limit (Left) this voltage will be at TB1-5 = 0 Volts and when the antenna
is located at CW Limit (Right) this voltage will be around 14V. So TB1-5 is the
Voltage reference that will be connected to the RCI-USB Board J4-5 (ADC
input).
The S2 switch (CW and CCW movements) is a double circuit but only S2A is
operational:
Pins S2-1, S2-2, S2-3
Those points will be connected to the relays located at the RCI-USB Board.
J1-1: Unassigned J1-7: Unassigned
J1-2: switch S2 Pin #2 J1-8: switch S2 Pin #2
J1-3: switch S2 Pin #3 (CW) J1-9: switch S2 Pin #1 (CCW)

J4-3 & J4-4: TB1-6
J4-5: TB1-5

Create RC5-x series
Between TB1-6 and TB1-4 there is around 9.8V. When the Antenna is at
CCW limit (Left) this voltage will be at TB1-5 = 0 Volts and when the antenna
is located at CW Limit (Right) this voltage will be around 9.8V. So TB1-5 is
the Voltage reference that will be connected to the RCI-USB Board J4-5 (ADC
input). By means of the Pot1 Potentiometer located at the RCI-USB you must
adjust until the ADC = 254 or 255 (using the Software Calibration setup) or by
means of a Voltmeter located at IC2 pin 2 or X2 Point (ADC input). TB1-4 is
the ground reference so it will be connected to J4-3 & J4-4.
The S2 switch (CW and CCW movements) is a double circuit:
Pins S2A-1, S2A-2, S2A-3 and S2B-4, S2B-5, S2B-6
Those points will be connected to the relays located at the RCI-USB Board.
J1-2: S2B-5 J1-8: S2B-5
J1-3: S2B-6 J1-9: S2B-4
B-C & H-I Terminals

G: Unassigned A: Unassigned
H: S2A-2 B: S2A-2
I: S2A-1 C: S2A-3

J4-3 & J4-4: TB1-6
J4-5: TB1-5

Create ERC-51
This computer-compatible antenna rotator provides as standard a computer

output for the RCI-USB Board.
You need to switch the setting S3 switch (placed in the rear panel unit at the
Create Indicator Control Unit) in lower position, so in this way, every control
will be made through J1 connector at the rear panel. In other words, Remote
Control will be enabled.
For connecting the CREATE to the RCI-USB unit, you must usage as follows:
J2 – Elevation Relay Connector

J2-2: to pin #2 at J1 of ERC51 (CCW or UP)
J2-3: to connector case, for grounding at J1 of ERC-51

J2-5: to pin #2 at J1 of ERC51 (CW or DWN)
J2-6: to connector case, for grounding at J1 of ERC-51

J4-1 & J4-3: to connector case, for grounding at J1 of ERC-51
J4-2: to pin #1 at J1 of ERC-51 (positioning Input pin)

Daiwa DR7500R/X & DR7600R/X
Both rotors have a similar wiring and connection.
From the point marked as X, you will get the 24-26V provided by the transformer to
pass them through the terminals J1-3 and J1-9. This voltage will be applied to the
rotator when you want to turn the antenna from the ARS.
Because the voltage at point 2 (see in the diagram above that this point
belongs to the cursor of the potentiometer) is slightly greater than the 5V
needed by the RCI-USB to work properly, attenuate the input signal by means
of Pot1 until you get 5Vat pin 2 @ IC2 or X2 Point.
The complete wiring is as follows :
J1-1: Unassigned
J1-2: to the point 5-5’
J1-3: to the point X
J1-7: Unassigned

J4-3 & J4-4: to the point 3
J4-5: to the point 2

Daiwa DR7500R/X & DR7600R/X - Preset 7055 Control Unit
This unit includes a preset and no manual operation is allowed, so it’s

necessary to add a switch that will permit to use it as:
 Normal or Preset mode (as it was designed)
 ARS Mode
So the 24-26V from the transformer will be wired into the switch (common point).
When it’s in “preset” mode, it will work as without the modification. However when
it’s in “ARS” mode, the 24-26V will be applied at point “X” and this point will be
passed through the terminals J1-3 and J1-9. This voltage will be applied to the rotator
when you want to turn the antenna from the ARS.
of Pot1 until you get 5Vat pin 2 @ IC2 or X2 Point.
J1-2: to the point 5-5’ J1-8: to the point 4-4’
J1-3: to the point X J1-9: to the point X


Daiwa MR750/MR300
Those units include a preset and manual operation switch, so for a computer
control based on the ARS Product, this switch (S2-1) must be configured for
Manual Operation.
When 24V is applied at the point 5 (red color label at the bellow schematic),
the rotator will turn in CCW direction meanwhile if 24V is applied to point 6, it
will turn in CW direction.
This 24V can be got from the point X, common point at the CW/CCW switch
and will be routed to the RCI-USB Board relays.
The antenna position is detected from the point 2 and point 3 (ground)
The complete wiring is as follows:
J1-2: to the point 6 (CW) J1-8: to the point 5 (CCW)
J1-3: to the point X J1-9: to the point X


Emotator 1200 FXX
This unit includes a DIN-5 socket connector that provides all features for
being connected into the RCI-USB Board.
Pin#1 is a Data output. Output is made by changing direction degree to a

voltage. This pin will be wired into the RCI-USB Azimuth Input: J4-5.
Pin#2 is the Right Control. When this pin is connected to ground, the rotator
will turn towards Right direction (CW).
Pin#5 is the Left Control. When this pin is connected to ground, the rotator
will turn towards Left direction (CCW).
External Shield of this connector is the Ground Reference. This point will be
named in this guide as “Gnd”
Note: Pin#4 is a +8Vcc, 0,35A. This is not a good power supply for the RCI-
USB Board. The RCI-USB Board must be powered by +12V.
J1-2: Gnd J1-8: Gnd
J1-3: Pin#2 J1-9: Pin#5

J4-3 & J4-4: Gnd
J4-5: Pin#1

Emotator EV-700 & EV-800DX
Those Azimuth & Elevation models have a DIN-8 connector in the back panel,
that it will allow interfacing to the RCI-USB Board.
The DIN-8 connector has the following pin assignment and their connection to
the RCI-USB board is as follows:
Pin Nr: Function/Meaning RCI/RCI-EL connection

6 Elevation position detector J4-2 (V+ Elev.)
5 Azimuth position detector J4-5 (V+ Azim.)
1 Left turn control J1-9
2 Right turn control J1-3
3 Up turn control J2-3
4 Down turn control J2-6
8 Ground J1-8 & J1-2 & J2-2 & J2-5 +
J4-1 & J4-4 & J4-3
7 This pin has between 15V. It’s not used by the RCI-USB Board.
The pin 8 at DIN-8 connector is the ground reference. So this pin will be
connected to the ADC ground input (J4-1 & J4-3 & J4-4 at the RCI-USB
Board) and to the J1-8, J1-2, J2-2 & J2-5. So you must connect all those
points.

Emotator 1102
When the CW or CCW switch are pressed, 2 circuits are activated. The first one is used for
activating the solenoid, so a Voltage is applied at Pin #7, and the second circuit is used for
applying the voltage for the rotor movement (present at Pin#2 or Pin#1).
The solenoid control will be activated by means of the AUX relay @ RCI-USB Board, so when
this relay is activated, “Y” and “Z” points will be closed. In this way, when the AUX relay is
activated, there will be a Voltage from the T1 at “Z”. When the Right or Left relay @ RCI-USB
Board is activated, the voltage at “Z” will be used for activating the rotor.
The Voltage present at pin#5 (Antenna Position feedback) will depend on the antenna
heading. This Voltage (pin#5) is connected into the J4-5 so the RCI-USB can READ the
antenna position.
Right/CW Relay Left/CCW Aux Relay
J1-1: Unassigned J1-7: Unassigned J1-4:
J1-2: Z point J1-8: Z point J1-5: Y point
J1-3: Pin#2 J1-9: Pin#1 J1-6: Z point

J4-3 & J4-4: Pin#6 (Gnd)
J4-5: Pin#5

Emotator 1105
This unit includes a DIN-5 socket connector that provides all features for
being connected into the RCI-USB Board.
Pin#1 is a Data output. Output is made by changing direction degree to a

voltage. This pin will be wired into the RCI-USB Azimuth Input: J4-5.
Pin#2 is the Right Control. When this pin is connected to ground, the rotator
will turn towards Right direction (CW).
Pin#5 is the Left Control. When this pin is connected to ground, the rotator
will turn towards Left direction (CCW).
External Shield of this connector is the Ground Reference. This point will be
named in this guide as “Gnd”
Note: Pin#4 is a +8Vcc, 0,35A. This is not a good power supply for the RCI-
USB Board. The RCI-USB Board must be powered by +12V.
J1-2: Gnd J1-8: Gnd
J1-3: Pin#2 J1-9: Pin#5

J4-3 & J4-4: Gnd
J4-5: Pin#1
DIN-5 connector

Giovannini GE 1000/T, GE 1500/T & GE 2500/T
From the point marked as ”X”, you will get the 48Vac provided by the
transformer. This voltage will be applied to the rotator when you want to turn
the antenna from the ARS.
of Pot1 until you get 5V at pin 2 @ U2 or X2 point.
J1-1: Unassigned
J1-7: Unassigned


Kenpro KR-400RC
J1-1: Unassigned
J1-3: to the point ’X’
J1-7: Unassigned
J1-9: to the point ’X’


Kenpro KR-450XL & KR-650XL
Those units will be wired exactly as the KR-400RC Units.
J1-1: Unassigned
J1-7: Unassigned


Kenpro KR-500
This Elevation rotator is similar than Yaesu G500
From the point marked as X, you will get the 24-26V provided by the
transformer to pass them through the terminals J2-2 and J2-5 at RCI-USB.
This voltage will be applied to the rotator when you want to turn Up/Down the
antenna from the ARS.
The position is gotten by means of the Voltage that is read from Pin-2. This
voltage is applied to the J4 terminal Pin-2. By means of the P2 you will be
able to adaptive this input to the ADC.

J2-1: Unassigned
J2-2: to the point 5-5’ (or Point 5)
J2-4: Unassigned
J2-5: to the point 4-4’ (or Point 4)
J4 – Elevation A/D input

J4-1: to the point 3 (V-)
J4-2: to the point 2 (V+)
J4-3: connected to J4-1 (Ground reference to the system)

Kenpro KR-600RC
This rotator provides -3.6V at its 360º position and apart from switching 24V
for turning to right or to left, it also switches the ground, as shown in the
following diagram :
When a direction switch is pressed, it switches two circuits : the +24V circuit (X
switch) and the rotator ground (Y switch).
The complete wiring between J1, J4 and the control unit, numbered from 2 to 7, has to
be made in the following way :
The points 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 belong to the control unit terminals and the
points 2’, 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ and 7’ belong to the cable attached to the rotator. The
point X is the 24V transformer positive terminal and the point Y is the negative
terminal.
J1-1: unassigned G: unassigned
J1-2: to the point 5-5’ H: to the point 7-7’
J1-3: to the point X I: to the point Y
J1-7: unassigned A: unassigned
J1-8: to the point 4-4’ B: to the point 6-6’
J1-9: to the point X C: to the point Y


Kenpro KR-600S
This rotator provides 6V at its 360º position and apart from switching 24V for
turning to right or to left, it also switches the ground, as shown in the following
diagram :
When the direction switch is pressed, it switches two circuits : the +26V circuit and
the rotator ground.
The complete wiring between J1 (relays), J4 (antenna position) and the control unit,
numbered from 1 to 6, has to be made in the following way :
The points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 belong to the control unit terminals and the
points 1’, 2’, 3’, 4’, 5’ and 6’ belong to the cable attached to the rotator. The
point X is the 24V transformer positive terminal and the point Y is the negative
terminal.
J1-2: to the point 5-5’ (CW) B: to the point 3-3’
J1-8: to the point 4-4’ (CCW) H: to the point 6-6’

J4-4 & J4-3: to the point 3-3’

Kenpro KR-800 & KR-1000
Those models are similar than the Yaesu G-800S & G-1000S. So read that
section and proceed as it’s described.

Kenpro KR-2000
This is a special unit because the switch uses 2 circuits and also the controller
incorporates a solenoid which is used as mechanical brake. First you must
extend the wires from the brake switch (SW2) until the ARS-USB Aux. relay
and connect them into J1-5 and J1-6. The direction switches SW3 (a-b) and
SW4( a-b) are a two circuit type, therefore you will use both terminal circuits
of the ARS-USB; Primary: J1-1, J1-2, J1-3; J1-7, J1-8, J1-9 and Secondary:
A, B, C and G, H, I.
Note: The secondary circuit available on the ARS-USB PCB is described on
the ARS-USB_EN.pdf manual, section 2.1 page 9.
The complete wiring is:
J1-1: Unassigned J1-7: Unassigned J1-4: Unassigned
J1-2: to 4 J1-8: 3 J1-5: to W (SW2 brake switch)
J1-3: to X J1-9: X J1-6: to V (SW2 brake switch)
G: Unassigned A: Unassigned
H: to 5 B: to 6
G: to Y C: to Y
J4 – Azimuth A/D Input

J4-5: to 1
J4-3 & J4-4: to 2

Kenpro HR-2700SDX
This model includes an external control terminal that will be used for the
wiring with the RCI-USB Board. The external control terminal (XHP-8) can be
found in the inside of the control box when a cover of the control box is
removed.
This model includes a XHP-8 connector with the following connection:

XHP-8 Meaning
Pin #1: Right movement (CW)
Pin #2: Left movement (CCW)
Pin #3: Speed Control
Pin #4: A/D or Potentiometer feedback
Pin #5: Earth or Ground
Pin #6: -12V
Pin #7: +12V
Pin #8: +5V
The connection is as follows:

DXA serie RCI-USB Board
Pin 1 J1-2 (right movement)
Pin 2 J1-8 (left movement)
Pin 5 J1-3 (ground)
Pin 5 J1-9 (ground)
Pin 4 J4-5 (Position Potentiometer)
Pin 5 J4-3 & J4-4 (ground)

Kenpro KR-5400 & KR-5600
Those models are similar than the Yaesu G-5400 & G-5600. So read that
section and proceed as it’s described.

Pro.Sis.Tel Control Unit “B” models
All Pro.Sis.Tel with control unit “B” models can be connected in the same
way. This control box includes a DB-9 connector with all signals necessary to
read the Pot feedback and the movement activations.
J1-1: unassigned
J1-2: to pin 8 in the DB9 Connector (CW)
J1-3: to pin 6 in the DB9 Connector (Ground)
J1-7: unassigned
J1-8: to pin 9 in the DB9 Connector (CCW)
J1-9: to pin 6 in the DB9 Connector (Ground)

J4-3 & J4-4: to pin 6 in the DB9 Connector (Ground)
J4-5: to pin 7 in the DB9 Connector

Pro.Sis.Tel Control Unit “D” models
Pro.Sis.Tel “D” control unit includes a RS232 interface, but this connection is
useless for the ARS Product. So, you must open the control unit, and locate
some wires at the PCB. The voltage feedback from the external rotator is
present at the TP2 point. TP2 is located at a corner close to a blue multi-turn
potentiometer. This TP2 will provide 0 (CCW Limit) to 5V (CW Limit). The
ground point is located at TP4. For activating the motion via RCI-USB you
must connect in parallel 2 wires from each relay at the RCI-USB (Left and
Right) to the switch’s located at the control unit. So when any of the relays of
the RCI-USB are energized, they will close their circuit at the control unit.
Exactly as a user has pressed any of the
J1-1: unassigned
J1-2: to CW switch (one of the legs)
J1-3: to CW switch (the other leg, it doesn’t care the order selected)
J1-7: unassigned
J1-8: to CCW switch (one of the legs)
J1-9: to CCW switch (the other leg, it doesn’t care the order selected)

J4-3 & J4-4: to TP4 point (Ground)
J4-5: to TP2 point (Voltage feedback)
(TP2 is connected via a red wire, and TP4 has a white wire)

Telex/Hy-Gain HAM II
The HAMII rotator is equipped with lever. This lever actives 3 circuits:
 Instrument Transformer; power on the meter and provide a voltage feedback. Points
7-4-8 (Red to Blue)
 Power Transformer, power the brake solenoid and provides 24Vac for the rotation
movement. Points 7-6-5 (Red to Brown)
 Provide the CCW or CW movement. Points 2-1-3 (Red to Blue), applying 24Vac at
point 5 or 6.
J1-1: Unassigned J1-7 Unassigned J1-4: Unassigned
J1-2: to the point 2 J1-8: to the point 2 J1-5: to the point 7
J1-3: to the point 1 J1-9: to the point 3 J1-6: to the point 4
Second circuit @ AUX Relay

E to the point 7
F to the point 6

J4-3 & J4-4: to the point 1-1’ (Control Unit output)
J4-5: to the point 3-3’ (Control Unit output)
Note:
The Aux relay will activate 2 circuits, one will connect the primary instrument
transformer (Red line with Blue line) and the second the primary power
transformer (Red line with Brown line).
The movement activation is done using the left and right relay, so it will
connect the point 2 at the lever with the point 1 (right activation) or to point 3
(left activation)

Telex/Hy-Gain HAM IV
The HAMIV rotator is equipped with a mechanical brake, switched by means

of a solenoid when the brake switch is pressed. The 24V that allows the turn
to right or to left, they only appear at the direction switches when the brake
switch is pressed (points Y-Z). In fact, the brake switch closes the primary
circuit of the transformer, providing then the 24V not only used to make the
brake relay active but to provide voltage to the direction switches (point X).
To get the antenna position, the HAMIV has a voltmeter that read 13V when
the antenna is fully turned clockwise. The voltmeter is calibrated in degrees in
order to make easy the reading on it. Adjust the potentiometer Pot1 till the
voltage present at X2 was 5V for the CCW limit.
J1-1: Unassigned J1-7 Unassigned J1-4: Unassigned
J1-2: to the point 5-5 J1-8: to the point 6-6’ J1-5: to the point Y
J1-3: to the point X J1-9: to the point X J1-6: to the point Z

Telex/Hy-Gain T2X
The T2X has the same circuit and control unit like the HAMIV. This means,
the wiring will be made in the same way. The diagram below shows the T2X
circuit diagram.
J1-1: Unassigned J1-7: Unassigned J1-4: Unassigned
J1-2: to the point 5-5’ J1-8: to the point 6-6’ J1-5: to the point Y
J1-3: to the point X J1-9: to the point X J1-6: to the point Z
The points marked as Y and Z are taken from the brake switch. In case of
doubt, see the HAMIV circuit diagram.

Telex/Hy-gain HDR-300
This high performance rotator is equipped with a mechanical brake. When the
brake switch is pressed, 24V appears at the terminal 4, which is attached to
the solenoid. You have to take out two wires from inside the control unit,
taken from the points marked as X and Y, so that the RCI-USB could make
the same operation. Both wires will be attached to the Auxiliary relay on the
RCI-USB through J1-5 and J1-6. Order is not important. In this way, when the
ARS orders to make a turn, it will make two operations: it will make the
solenoid active and it will get 24V. at terminal 4, which will be used to turn to
right or to left by means of the two provided relays.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Because this rotator has an internal A/D converter, at the potentiometer ends
already exists the 5V needed by the RCI-USB, therefore you do not need to
attenuate or amplify the signal located at terminal 9 on the control unit. Adjust
Pot1 till you get 5V at X2 point, for CW Limit.
J1-1 Unassigned J1-7: Unassigned J1-4: Unassigned
J1-2: to the Pin-2 (CW) J1-8: to the Pin-1 (CCW) J1-5: to the point X
J1-3: to the point Y or Pin-4 J1-9: to the point Y or Pin-4 J1-6: to the point Y

J4-3 & J4-4: to the point 10 (in parallel with the factory wires)
J4-5: to the point 9 (in parallel with the factory wires)

Yaesu G-250
This rotor is not supported, however if you replace the original rotor with the
schematic below, it will be supported 100%.
You can use some pieces as the transformer, C5 Capacitor, etc. from your
original control unit, when you design your new control unit.
Design notes:
IC1 provides 9Vcc into the external POT, located at the rotor. If you place a 12 Volt-
Meter, it will indicate the antenna position.
of Pot1 until you get 5Vat pin 2 @ IC2 or X2 point.
J1-1: Unassigned
J1-7: Unassigned


Yaesu G-400
This model approximately works with a voltage of 6.3V at the ends of the
potentiometer (between the points 1 and 3 in accordance with the diagram
below). Then at the cursor of the potentiometer you will get respectively 0 and
6.3V, for the counter clockwise and clockwise position. Because there is no
brake, the Aux. relay is not used.
of Pot1 until you get 5Vat pin 2 @ IC2 or X2 point.
J1-1: Unassigned
J1-7: Unassigned


Yaesu G-500 & G-500A
This Elevation rotator works similar than the G400, however the relays
connectors will be connected to J2 terminals (elevation)
From the point marked as X, you will get the 24-26V provided by the
transformer to pass them through the terminals J2-2 and J2-5 at RCI-USB.
This voltage will be applied to the rotator when you want to turn Up/Down the
antenna from the ARS.
The position is gotten by means of the Voltage that is read from Pin-2. This
voltage is applied to the J4 terminal Pin-2. By means of the P2 you will be
able to adaptive this input to the ADC.

J2-1: Unassigned
J2-4: Unassigned

J4-3: to J4-1 (Ground reference to the system)

Yaesu G-550
This Elevation rotator has the same wiring than the G500 & G500A

J2-1: Unassigned
J2-4: Unassigned

J4-3: to J4-1 (Ground reference to the system)

Yaesu G-450A-C/650A-C
You must wire as follows:
J1-1: Free J1-7: Free
J1-2: to S2a J1-8: to S3a
J1-3: to S2b J1-9: to S3b

J4-3 & J4-4: to the point 3 @ P6 connector
J4-5: to the point 2 @ P6 connector

Yaesu G-600
This rotator provides 5,9V at its 360º position (CW limit) and it uses 2 circuits
peer switch. When the CCW o CW keys are pressed, 2 circuits are activated.
So the 26Vac of the transformer are applied via X and Y to each circuit.
J1-2: to the point 5 B: to the point 6
J1-8: to the point 4 H: to the point 3


Yaesu G-800SA & G-1000SA
J1-2: to S2A J1-8: to S3A
J1-3: to S2B J1-9: to S3B


Yaesu G-800S & G-1000S
These two rotators have the same circuit and the same wiring. The Pot
feedback voltage between the points 1 and 3 (potentiometer’s terminals) is
approximately 3.6V
J1-1: to Z J1-7: to Y
J1-2: to Z’ J1-8: to Y’
J1-3: to X J1-9: to X

You must unsolder each direction wire and then attach JI-2 and
J1-8 respectively to each wire you removed. Then solder J1-1 and J1-7
into the place you removed the controller wires respectively. Finally you must
provide the +Vdc (X point) to J1-3 and J1-9.
For reading the antenna position, 2 wires will be connected to the point 2 (+V)
and to 3 (Gnd), located at the back panel at the Control Unit.

Yaesu G-800SDX & G-1000SDX
Those two models have the advantage that are not necessary to be open the
Control Unit. At the back panel they have a special connector with 8 pins.
SDX serie RCI-USB Board
Pin 5 J1-3 (ground)
Pin 5 J1-9 (ground)
Pin 8 +5V
NOTE 1:
The original Control Unit presents at Pin 8 -> 5V. I suggest to remove this
7805 and put in their place a 7812, so the RCI-USB Board can be powered
directly form this terminal.
NOTE 2:
Kenpro SDX Series has a similar connector called XHP-8. This instruction is
also valid for this series.
NOTE 3:
Some users have detected that their SDX units must be wired backwards.
Instead:
Pin1 => J1-2
Pin2 => J1-8
It should be:
Pin1 => J1-8
Pin2 => J1-2
Yaesu G-2800SDX includes the same connector so it share the same wiring
as those models.

Yaesu G-800DXA, G-1000DXA & G-2800DXA
Those models include a mini-Din connector with the following connection:

Mini-Din Meaning
Pin #6: Vd
Pin 5 J1-3 (see note)
Pin 5 J1-9 (see note)
Important Note: Mike OE3MZC has reported that when the mini-DIN
connector is wired as explained above, the rotator will move too slowly. It can
be fixed for an automatic speed control motion, doing the following change:
Pin 5 J1-3 (ground)
Pin 5 J1-9 (ground)
Pin 3 J1-5 (Aux Speed Relay)
Pin 6 J1-6 (5V+)
Mini-Din connector
Remember that Pin 5 on the Yaesu connector must be wired to several parts
at the ARS-USB Unit that must be connected to ground (J1-3, J1-9, J4-3 and
J4-4)
Additionally you must to enable on the ARS-USB device to control the speed
via Aux relay. You will do this with the ARSConf program.

Yaesu G-1000DXC
J1-2: to S4’ J1-8: to S3’
J1-3: to S4’’ J1-9: to S3’’


Yaesu G-1000C
J1-2: to S2a J1-8: to S3a
J1-3: to S2b J1-9: to S3b


Yaesu G-2000RC
The G-2000 provides -3.24V negative voltage between the terminals 1 and 2
of the control unit when the antenna is fully turned clockwise. This means, on
the one hand it is necessary to invert this voltage exchanging V- and V+. On
the other, because this voltage is minor than 5V, adjust Pot1, until you get
5Vat pin 2 of IC2 or X2 point. This rotator also incorporates a solenoid, which
is used as mechanical brake, so you have to extend the wires from the brake
switch (SW2) until the Auxiliary relay and passing them through J1-5 and J1-
6. The direction switches SW3 (a-b) and SW4( a-b) are a two circuit type,
therefore the main circuit (J1-1, J1-2, J1-3; J1-7, J1-8, J1-9) and the auxiliary
circuit (A, B, C and G, H, I) of the RC relays will be used.
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The complete wiring will be as follows :
J1 - Relay Connector (*)

J1-1: to the point 4 J1-7: to the point 3 J1-4: Free
J1-2: to the point 4’ J1-8: to the point 3’ J1-5: to W (a SW2 terminal)
J1-3: to the point X J1-9: to the point X J1-6: to V (the other SW2 terminal)
G: to the point 5 A: to the point 6
H: to the point 5’ B: to the point 6’
G: to the point Y C: to the point Y

* NOTE: The points marked as 3, 4, 5 and 6 belong to the control unit terminals and the points marked with the
apostrophe symbol (‘) (e.g. 3’, 4’) belong to the cable attached to the rotator.

Yaesu G-2800DXC
This models include a mini-Din connector with the following connection:

Mini-Din Meaning
Pin #6: Vd
This model has the same wiring than Yaesu G-2800DXA, so read that section
and proceed as it’s described.

Yaesu G-2800SDX
This models include a 8 pins connector so you must open the controller top
cover and route those wires from the rotor interface controller to the ARS-
USB.
J1 - Relay Connector (*)

J1-2: to Pin-1 (Right) J1-8: to Pin-2 (Left)
J1-3: to Pin-5 (Gnd) J1-9: to Pin-5 (Gnd)

J4-5: to Pin-4 (AD)
J4-4 & J4-3: to Pin-5 (Gnd)

Yaesu G-5400 & G-5600
Both models, included the G-5500 or the Kenpro variant, have a DIN-8
connector in the back panel, that will allow to interface it to the RCI-USB
Board.
The DIN-8 connector, has the following pin assignment and their connection
to the RCI-USB board is as follows:
Pin Nr: Function/Meaning RCI-USB connection

1 Elevation position detector J4-2 (V+ Elev.)
6 Azimuth position detector J4-5 (V+ Azim.)
4 Left turn control J1-9
2 Right turn control J1-3
3 Up turn control J2-3
5 Down turn control J2-6
8 Ground J1-8 & J1-2 & J2-2 & J2-5 +
J4-1 & J4-3 & J4-4
7 This pin has between 13-6V (not regulated) with a maximum
current of 100mA. It’s not used by the RCI-USB Board.
The pin #8 @ DIN-8 connector is the ground reference. So this pin will be
connected to the ADC ground input: J4-1 & J4-3 & J4-4 and also to the relays
output: J1-8, J1-2, J2-2 & J2-5.
Note: You must connect the ground (Pin #8) to all those points indicated with
a wire. So connect J4-1, J4-3, J4-4, J1-8, J1-2, J2-2 and J2-5 all together to
pin #8 of the DIN8 Yaesu connector.
Din connector and Pin Assignment

Yaesu G-5400 & G-5600 w/o DIN connector
The Yaesu or Kenpro 5400/5600 without the DIN connector at the back panel of the
Control Unit are wired similar than the G400 and G500. So it’s necessary to read
the guide for those models.
Note that the Control Unit has A1, A2 ... A6, and E1, E2, ..E6.
“A” means Azimuth and “E” means Elevation rotor
J1 - Relay Connector (Azimuth)

J1-1: Unassigned
J1-2: to the point A5
J1-7: Unassigned

J4-4 & J4-3: to the point A3
J2 - Relay Connector (Elevation)

J2-1: Unassigned
J2-2: to the point E5
J2-4: Unassigned

J4-1 & J4-3: to the point E3

Yaesu G-5500
This model has the same wiring and connection that the Yaesu G5400 or
G5600. So read that section and proceed as it’s described.

TVRO actuator with POT (2 wires)
The ARS-USB can control a TVRO Actuator with a Potentiometer (2 or 3 wires).

Most models use a 36Vdc, but it’s possible that they can work with a PS from 12-
24Vdc.
The schematic is as follows:
- A 1K Ohms can be used as R1.

- A Power Supply (12-24Vdc) will work OK for a 36Vdc actuator. A transformer
and bridge rectifier can be used for this part.

Specifications
J1: AZIMUTH RELAY CONNECTOR
3 x Relay: 2 circuits, 5A at 220V.
J2: ELEVATION RELAY CONNECTOR
2 x Relay: 2 circuits, 5A at 220V.
J3: POWER CONNECTOR
Input voltage: 12-14V

Power consumption
(Standby): <60mA.
Power consumption
with relays switched on : <150mA.
J4 AZIMUTH & ELEVATION ADC INPUTS
J4-5 & J4-4 are the azimuth rotor feedback input. It is adjusted by means of
Pot1 (Gain).
J4-2 & J4-1 are the elevation rotor feedback input. It is adjusted by means of
Pot2 (Gain).
Input signals between +/-3 to +/--24V can be regulated by means of Pot1 or

Pot2.
CIRCUIT DIMENSIONS
12 cm x 12 cm x 2 cm (Deep, Wide, High)

4.7inch x 4.7inch x .8inch (Deep, Wide, High)

Index
Alliance HD73 ......................................................................................................... 2
Create RC5x-3P ...................................................................................................... 3
Create RC5-1 .......................................................................................................... 4
Create RC5-x series................................................................................................ 5
Create ERC-51 ....................................................................................................... 6
Daiwa DR7500R/X & DR7600R/X ........................................................................... 7
Daiwa DR7500R/X & DR7600R/X - Preset 7055 Control Unit .................................8
Daiwa MR750/MR300 ............................................................................................. 9
Emotator 1200 FXX .............................................................................................. 10
Emotator EV-700 & EV-800DX ............................................................................. 11
Emotator 1102 ...................................................................................................... 12
Emotator 1105 ...................................................................................................... 13
Giovannini GE 1000/T, GE 1500/T & GE 2500/T .................................................. 14
Kenpro KR-400RC ................................................................................................ 15
Kenpro KR-450XL & KR-650XL ............................................................................ 16
Kenpro KR-500 ..................................................................................................... 17
Kenpro KR-600RC ................................................................................................ 18
Kenpro KR-600S ................................................................................................... 19
Kenpro KR-800 & KR-1000 ................................................................................... 20
Kenpro KR-2000 ................................................................................................... 21
Kenpro HR-2700SDX ............................................................................................ 22
Kenpro KR-5400 & KR-5600 ................................................................................. 23
Pro.Sis.Tel Control Unit “B” models ...................................................................... 24
Pro.Sis.Tel Control Unit “D” models ...................................................................... 25
Telex/Hy-Gain HAM II ........................................................................................... 26
Telex/Hy-Gain HAM IV .......................................................................................... 27
Telex/Hy-Gain T2X ................................................................................................ 28
Telex/Hy-gain HDR-300 ........................................................................................ 29
Yaesu G-250 ......................................................................................................... 30
Yaesu G-400 ......................................................................................................... 31
Yaesu G-500 & G-500A ........................................................................................ 32
Yaesu G-550 ......................................................................................................... 33
Yaesu G-450A-C/650A-C ...................................................................................... 34
Yaesu G-600 ......................................................................................................... 35
Yaesu G-800SA & G-1000SA ............................................................................... 36
Yaesu G-800S & G-1000S .................................................................................... 37
Yaesu G-800SDX & G-1000SDX .......................................................................... 38
Yaesu G-800DXA, G-1000DXA & G-2800DXA .................................................... 39
Yaesu G-1000DXC ............................................................................................... 40
Yaesu G-1000C .................................................................................................... 41
Yaesu G-2000RC .................................................................................................. 42
Yaesu G-2800DXC ............................................................................................... 43
Yaesu G-2800SDX ............................................................................................... 44
Yaesu G-5400 & G-5600....................................................................................... 45
Yaesu G-5400 & G-5600 w/o DIN connector ........................................................ 46
Yaesu G-5500 ....................................................................................................... 47
TVRO actuator with POT (2 wires) ........................................................................ 48
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 49
Index ....................................................................................................................... 50

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Quick Installation Guide Page 1

Quick Installation Guide Page 2

This computer-compatible antenna rotator provides as standard a computer

J1-7: free connection

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 3

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 4

B-C & H-I Terminals

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 5

This computer-compatible antenna rotator provides as standard a computer

J2 – Elevation Relay Connector

J2-4: free connection

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 6

Both rotors have a similar wiring and connection.

The complete wiring is as follows :

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 7

This unit includes a preset and no manual operation is allowed, so it’s

The complete wiring is as follows :

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 8

The complete wiring is as follows:

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 9

Pin#1 is a Data output. Output is made by changing direction degree to a

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 10

Pin Nr: Function/Meaning RCI/RCI-EL connection

Quick Installation Guide Page 11

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 12

Pin#1 is a Data output. Output is made by changing direction degree to a

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 13

The complete wiring is as follows :

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 14

The complete wiring is as follows :

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 15

Those units will be wired exactly as the KR-400RC Units.

The complete wiring is as follows :

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 16

This Elevation rotator is similar than Yaesu G500

The complete wiring is as follows:

J2 – Elevation Relay Connector

J4 – Elevation A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 17

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 18

J4 – Azimuth A/D input

Quick Installation Guide Page 19

Quick Installation Guide Page 20

The complete wiring is:

J4 – Azimuth A/D Input

Quick Installation Guide Page 21

This model includes a XHP-8 connector with the following connection: